Gabriela Sabatini's Quotes

When I finally held the trophy, it was just how I imagined it would be.

I played Mary Joe Fernandez in the semifinals. She was winning the first set. Second set was very close. I started to play this aggressive game. I think I surprised them.

It was very hard for me to practice and enjoy my tennis, and I didn't know the why, so I worked with psychologists to try and see what was happening. They pushed me really hard.

It's a great moment for Argentinean tennis, more on the men's side. I would like to see more on the women's side. I think we have to work a little bit more on that.

Regarding the Hall of Fame, when they decided I was going to be one of the possible candidates, when I heard that, I was so thrilled. You're always hoping for something like that.

There were so much affairs of me created by the media... of course I was not always a true single. I had some relations, once also to a famous pop star.

When I got to match point in the final I was afraid I'd be a little nervous, but I just said, You have to stay focused, just think about what you have to do.

I'm having a good time. Managing my things takes a lot of time.

For me retiring wasn't hard once I knew that that was the decision I was going to make.

It came so soon and so fast. It's just overwhelming. Every time I think about it, I just can't believe it.

Now I have the bravery to do fine things.

I can't laugh, be happy, present myself at any prize and also win on the centre court.

I carried through well with my tennis. I got the respect by usage of the tennis racket.

I didn't know what was going through my mind.

I felt nobody would understand what was going on in my mind.

I have an office in Argentina, I go there every day, so I work.

I lost more then 6 kilograms when I ceased with the top sport. That were all muscles. They are now gone.

I never thought tennis was going to give me so much satisfaction.

I served, she came to the net, it was a passing shot.

I think in the lifetime of a tennis player there are many times where you feel that tremendous confidence.